NOVEMBER 8, 2019 - In celebration of Veterans Day, the Navy Exchange (NEX) will be presenting Veterans a 2019 commemorative coin and select NEX mini mart locations will be offering all customers free coffee. The coin will be presented to retired Veterans at select NEX stores on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. It will also be available online at myNavyExchange.com when a … [Read more...]
Approved Veterans and Caregivers to Access Base Facilities, Shops
OCTOBER 30, 2019 - Navy installations are ready to support authorized veterans and their caregivers who will soon be able to enjoy certain Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs and shop at base commissaries and exchanges. Effective Jan. 1 2020, veterans awarded the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor, who are former prisoners of war, or have service-connected disability … [Read more...]
Navy Preps ‘Midway’ Film Crew to Bring Real Battle to Life
OCTOBER 29, 2019 - The Battle of Midway was one of the most pivotal campaigns of World War II in the Pacific, and a major film depicting its events is about to hit the big screen. Defense Department historians who helped from start to finish say "Midway" does justice to the integrity, accountability and toughness of everyone involved in the real June 1942 battle. Written by … [Read more...]
Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship Indianapolis
OCTOBER 28, 2019 - The Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), was commissioned Oct. 26 at Burns Harbor. Burns Harbor is known for producing steel and has a long, rich history of supporting U.S. defense capabilities. “To the citizens of the great state of Indiana who have joined us here today, thank you so much for enduring the weather to show your … [Read more...]
Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Indianapolis
OCTOBER 24, 2019 - The Navy will commission its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, Oct. 26, in Burns Harbor, Indiana. The future USS Indianapolis, designated LCS 17, honors Indiana's state capital and largest city. It will be the fourth ship to bear the name. Lisa W. Hershman will deliver the … [Read more...]